Finch Bay Galapagos

Looking to travel to Galapagos but only have a week? Check out International Expeditions land-based Galapagos ecotour option. From your base at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel, daily yacht excursions expose you to a variety of unique islands and curious wildlife. Many options for multisport activities are available for those guests not wishing to take a yacht excursions including:

Mountain bike excursions

Introduction to diving

Snorkeling

Bird watching

Hike to Las Grietas

Bay tour

This itinerary is offered in a variety of lengths to accommodate your schedule.

What is Custom Travel? The itinerary below is only a small sample of options in Ecuador. Every traveler can envision their ideal way to see the world. International Expeditions’ experienced Custom Travel Planners create individually tailored tours that match your style of travel, budget and timeline. Tell us the dates you wish to travel, and we’ll take care of the details.

DAY 1 – TUESDAY OR SATURDAY

Upon arrival in Quito or Guayaquil, you will be met and transferred to a centrally located hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY OR SUNDAY

Quito or Guayaquil/Baltra/Galapagos Islands/Finch Bay

This morning you fly 600 miles across the Pacific to Baltra Island. Upon arrival you’ll be assisted to the dock to cross the Itabaca Channel, which separates it from Santa Cruz Island. On the other side, a bus will take you to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to visit the giant tortoises in their natural habitat, a unique experience! A stop is made at the Twin Pit Craters, great depressions of volcanic material, formed by a long process of slow sinking of the ground, where exceptional Scalesia trees, ferns, mosses and orchids can be seen in the surroundings. Continue on to the Finch Bay Eco Hotel to relax and enjoy the pool, white coral beach or simply rest in your hammock. In the evening, dinner includes the flavors of local and international gastronomy, one more attraction of the Finch Bay Eco Hotel. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 – THURSDAY OR MONDAY

Finch Bay: Santa Fe Island

A short trek leads through woods of Opuntia cacti and Palo Santo trees. Land iguanas (endemic to Santa Fe), lava lizards and colonies of sea lions can be observed. There is opportunity to swim and snorkel. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 – FRIDAY OR TUESDAY

Finch Bay: Plaza Island

This small island is full of fascinating wildlife, at sea side and along the cliffs: sea lions, land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, Opuntia cacti and vegetation that changes colors with the seasons. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 – SATURDAY OR WEDNESDAY

Finch Bay: Bartolomé

The trail is a fairly steep climb on wooden steps to the summit, worth the effort, as there is a spectacular view of the Galapagos scenery from above. Interesting lava formations and tuff cones can be observed. Sea lions and penguins swim in the vicinity of Pinnacle Rock. Enjoy snorkeling or swimming from the beach. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 – SUNDAY OR THURSDAY

Finch Bay/Guayaquil or Quito

It is the last day of your Galapagos ecotour. Depart the hotel early in the morning for a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station. Transfer to the airport in Baltra for the flight back to Guayaquil or Quito. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to a hotel for an overnight stay. (B)